Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Stadio P. L. Penzo where Venezia play Inverness Caledonian Thistle in this friendly game. Its a sell-out today with the 14,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Venezia are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Inverness Caledonian Thistle appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
The pitch is in good condition.
Venezia are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Inverness Caledonian Thistle appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0Venezia kick off!
4.41
0-0Gavin Rae flicks the ball to his team mate, Felice Biagioni. Felice Biagioni shoots from long range. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Nice keeping!
6.18
0-0Ciro Barone threads a neat ball through to Elvis Aldegani. Elvis Aldegani makes a beautiful solo run. Elvis Aldegani lofts in a cross ball towards Yoshimitsu Ono. Yoshimitsu Ono outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
10.56
Garry Mcallister threads a neat ball through to John Mason. John Mason plays a quick one-two with Garry Mcallister and rushes in on goal... John Mason makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it slams into the crowd!
12.58
0-1David Burley plays the ball forward to Matt Brady. Matt Brady knocks the ball to his team mate, David Burley. Some silky footwork from David Burley provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. What a cracker!! Guillermo Gento had no chance!! Goal for Inverness Caledonian Thistle!
21.07
0-1Gavin Rae runs straight at the opposition's defence. Gavin Rae plays a one-two with John Mason and advances towards the goal... Gavin Rae side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Fantastic reactions from Ronnie Mokoena blocks the shot!
22.04
0-1There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
24.40
Matt Hopkin chips the ball to his team mate, Scott Booth. Scott Booth sees space and advances. Scott Booth shoots from 25 yards but it flies just wide!
30.41
0-1Giacomo Belleri threads a neat ball through to Henry Greening. Henry Greening knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
33.04
Matt Hopkin flicks a high ball forward to Stuart Johnstone who takes it down. Stuart Johnstone runs straight at the opposition's defence. Stuart Johnstone plays a scrappy one-two with John Mason and advances towards the goal... Stuart Johnstone tries a spectacular strike. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
34.25
Garry Mcallister makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Neil Matteo. Neil Matteo shoots from 20 yards but it flies well off target!
36.09
0-1Scott Booth hits a low pass to David Burley. With some swift thinking, David Burley plays the ball forward to Neil Matteo. Neil Matteo threads the ball through to Felice Biagioni but he's offside!
40.02
Scott Booth makes a beautiful pass to the feet of David Burley. David Burley threads a neat ball through to Matt Brady. Matt Brady threads a neat, attacking ball through to John Mason. John Mason shoots from just inside the box. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Venezia appear unchanged since the first half. Inverness Caledonian Thistle also appear unchanged since the first half. The Venezia players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Inverness Caledonian Thistle kick off the second half!
47.38
Stuart Johnstone passes the ball forward to Matt Brady. Matt Brady flicks a high ball forward to John Mason who takes it down. John Mason knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ciro Barone.
49.42
David Burley flicks a high pass forward. John Mason collects the pass. Seeing a gap ahead, John Mason plays the ball forward to Neil Matteo who has made a great run into the box. Neil Matteo side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
63.30
Elvis Aldegani makes an attacking run forward. Elvis Aldegani whips in a cross ball towards Giacomo Belleri. Giacomo Belleri finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
67.20
Scott Booth flicks a high pass forward. Neil Matteo collects the pass. Neil Matteo flicks the ball to his team mate, Felice Biagioni. Felice Biagioni whips in a cross ball towards Garry Mcallister. Garry Mcallister connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
71.56
Matt Brady plays the ball forward to Garry Mcallister. Garry Mcallister plays a one-two with Felice Biagioni and advances towards the goal... Garry Mcallister muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
78.20
1-3John Mason hacks Ronnie Mokoena from behind! John Mason is shown the yellow card! Ronnie Mokoena runs off the knock.
81.55
Ronnie Mokoena runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Ronnie Mokoena knocks in a cross ball towards Yoshimitsu Ono. With a superhuman jump, Yoshimitsu Ono connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it is deflected wide by Scott Booth.
83.36
1-3Corner kick to Venezia. Henry Greening plays it short to Giacomo Belleri. Giacomo Belleri flicks the ball on with his first touch. Guillermo Moreno jumps up and plucks the ball out of the air.
85.17
Elvis Aldegani knocks the ball forward to Henry Greening. Henry Greening whips in a cross ball towards Erik Bertjens. With a superhuman jump, Erik Bertjens connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Erik Bertjens scores for Venezia!!
89.35
2-3David Burley hacks Ronnie Mokoena from behind! The referee warns David Burley to calm down! Ronnie Mokoena stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Garry Mcallister of Inverness Caledonian Thistle |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Guillermo Gento (GK)
6
2. Pietro Fioretti (DEF)
6
3. Marios Maurer (DEF)
6
4. Ciro Barone (DEF)
6
5. Ronnie Mokoena (DEF)
7
6. Giacomo Belleri (MID)
8
7. Elvis Aldegani (MID)
8
8. Henry Greening (ATT)
7
9. Yoshimitsu Ono (GK)
6
10. Erik Bertjens (ATT)
7
11. Scott Benjamin (MID)
6
12. Guerino Balleri (MID)
0
13. Gian Matteo Scarchilli (DEF)
0
14. Frank Steijn (MID)
0
1. Guillermo Moreno (GK)
6
2. Scott Booth (DEF)
7
3. Matt Hopkin (DEF)
6
4. Stuart Johnstone (DEF)
6
5. Garry Mcallister (MID)
9
6. David Burley (MID)
9
7. Matt Brady (MID)
8
8. Gavin Rae (MID)
7
9. John Mason (ATT)
8
10. Neil Matteo (ATT)
6
11. Felice Biagioni (ATT)
7
12. Billy Davidson (GK)
0
13. Gavin Niven (DEF)
0
14. Guido Ambrosino (DEF)
0